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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Claudius.

2. What happened to the emperor of Rome?
(a) Died in old age.
(b) Assassinated.
(c) Understood the significance of the Senate during his reign.
(d) Killed in battle.

3. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?
(a) He was killed by his enemies that were his own countrymen.
(b) He was paraded around.
(c) They looked upon him suspiciously of the truth.
(d) He was neither celebrated nor thought of.

4. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(b) Osi.
(c) Seubi.
(d) Fenni.

5. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.
(a) An easy success.
(b) The end of Celtic culture.
(c) A failure.
(d) The beginning of colonialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?

2. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

3. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

4. How did Augustus handle the Germans?

5. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

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